PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cocaine Cowboy (ranked 5713 p4p, 535 weight class) and Barry Crocker (ranked 5818 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cowboy
vs
Crocker

180 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cocaine Cowboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Crocker!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Cowboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crocker is fending him off so far but Cowboy persists. Nope, Crocker circles away and we're back to standing.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crocker throws a low kick, looking for Cowboy's leg but Cowboy calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Crocker. No joy for Cowboy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocker pinned against the cage. Crocker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Crocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crocker.
Cowboy scores with a head kick. Crocker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowboy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowboy avoids the body shot from Crocker.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocker misses the target.
Crocker misses with a low kick.
Crocker wants to clinch up but Cowboy keeps it at a distance.
Crocker tries to clinch but Cowboy moves out of range.
Cowboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crocker.
Crocker tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Cowboy.
Crocker throws a body punch but Cowboy moves out of range.
Cowboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Crocker dives in and scores a takedown into Cowboy's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowboy is on top in guard.

Cowboy trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cowboy trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.
Cowboy postures up in Crocker's guard and throws a big left but Crocker blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cowboy won't allow Crocker to sweep him here.
Cowboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crocker on the ground.
Crocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowboy.
Crocker trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cowboy trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cowboy takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowboy. Crocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocker leaves Cowboy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cowboy throws a right and a left that Crocker avoids nicely.
Crocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cowboy has time to react.
Barry Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowboy walks into a stiff left hand from Crocker.
Crocker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crocker shoots in but Cowboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crocker.

Cowboy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crocker was covering up waiting for the punch and Cowboy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocker trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Crocker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowboy manages to avoid it.
Crocker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cowboy counters with a nice body shot.
Cowboy darts in looking for a takedown but Crocker gets double underhooks and turns Cowboy into the cage.
Crocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crocker misses with a body kick.
Crocker misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Crocker there.
Cowboy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker swings for the body but Cowboy moves out of range.
Crocker shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowboy sprawls well. He's pushed Crocker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cowboy feinted with a counter takedown.
Crocker scores with a punch to the head.
Crocker tries to bum rush Cowboy with a series of wild strikes but Cowboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cowboy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cowboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crocker throws an elbow but it misses.
Cowboy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crocker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cowboy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crocker is trying to defend but Cowboy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cowboy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crocker defending well though.
Crocker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cowboy manages to pass to mount!
Cowboy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crocker tries to hold on but Cowboy pushes him away.
Cowboy wants to control but instead Crocker manages to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Cowboy there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crocker's head.
Cowboy drops an elbow to the side of Crocker's head.
Crocker manages to get to full guard.
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Crocker is pulling down on Cowboy's head to control his posture.
Cowboy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crocker wants to sweep here but Cowboy controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crocker is on top in guard.

Cocaine Cowboy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crocker moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barry Crocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cowboy tries to clinch up but Crocker circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Cowboy with that takedown attempt.
Crocker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cowboy looks for the body kick but Crocker saw that one coming.
Crocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cowboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine Cowboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Crocker misses.
Crocker lands a jab.
Crocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cowboy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cowboy wants to pass to mount but Crocker is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker keeping hold of Cowboy's head, controlling as best he can.
Crocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crocker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crocker looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Crocker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cowboy passes into half guard.

Cowboy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crocker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cowboy.
Crocker is looking for a sweep. Cowboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crocker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.

Crocker looking for a guillotine here but Cowboy defends easily.
Cowboy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowboy stopping the sweep attempt from Crocker.
Cowboy wanted to stand there but Crocker had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cowboy throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crocker lands an overhand right.
Crocker stuffs the takedown.
Barry Crocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowboy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Crocker misses.
Barry Crocker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cowboy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Crocker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cowboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Crocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crocker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Crocker!